The Las Colinas Association

History of Las Colinas

. . . . Ben possessed an exceptional intelligence, a powerful sense of fairness and a strong dislike of politics. He was headstrong but open minded, wanting - and almost always getting - things done his way. And he had an inordinate ability to manage details while maintaining a panoramic view: In building Las Colinas, Ben's eye fell on points as fine as the Urban Center's granite curbs and the quality of the patina on the surface of The Mustangs of Las Colinas.

Both John W. and Ben Carpenter saw the world not only as it was, but as it could be. For the younger Carpenter, the view encompassed the post-World War II boom and the coming of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

His challenge was to take the resources he had and use them to create something of lasting value and benefit to the North Texas region and its people. The result is his legacy: Las Colinas. . . .

- Excerpt from Chapter 2
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Las Colinas Association
122 West John Carpenter Frwy.
Suite 550
Irving, Texas 75039

Phone (972) 541-2345
Fax (972) 650-0229

Parks and Maintenance

Manicured landscapes and vibrant flowers are hallmarks of Las Colinas.

Our community contains 190 acres of parks, street medians, greenbelts, and common space. The Association's Common Property Department is responsible for preserving the beauty of these areas which feature more than 40,000 trees, 70 color beds and 150,000 units of color. Staff also maintains a highly efficient centralized irrigation system that exceeds 100 miles in length.

Sunset in Las Colinas

Efforts to ensure attractive and clean surroundings include the Association's litter removal program. With an inhouse crew dedicated exclusively to the litter control of 100-plus miles of streets and alleys, the department collects approximately 4,000 garbage bags of debris annually.

Staff also administers a mowing program for non-developed, deed restricted properties within Las Colinas. This is performed at least eight times per growing season and helps achieve uniformity and enhances the overall visual appeal synonymous with Las Colinas. Learn more about the commercial field mowing schedule and specifications by clicking here: LCA Mowing Information.

To request additional information about Common Property, click here: myparks@lascolinas.org.

For general information about the Association, click here: contacts

Visit the Carpenter Monument and Founders Park at the intersection
of John W. Carpenter Fwy. and Riverside Dr.